As The Voice of Maine Business, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the Maine Human Resources Library. We hope it will help you operate your business more efficiently and avoid the hidden pitfalls that lurk among the maze known as HR.

Maine HR Library

In-depth HR guide to Maine and Federal Employment law, delivered in one soft-cover book and online with form and policy templates. Includes what to do and how to do it for everything from pre-hire through post-termination, policies and form templates that you can use as-is or customize, updated online access, email notifications and a weekly e-newsletter More Details

An Employer's Guide to FMLA and ADA

This guide walks you through the many complicated procedures associated with keeping your business in compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). More Details

Employee Benefits — An Employer's Guide

The laws governing employee benefits are very detailed and very complex. Benefits take many forms, from simple holiday pay to complicated pension plans, this guide is intended to provide a well-rounded overview of the complex principal laws that apply when an employer provides benefits for its employees. More Details

Employment Verification: Immigration, Form I-9, and E-Verify

This guide walks you through the many complicated procedures associated with verifying the work authorization of your workers and maintaining a business that is in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). As an employer, you are responsible for verifying that every individual on your workforce is eligible to work in the United States – that means paperwork and lots of it. More Details

Hiring, Firing and Discipline for Employers

Hiring, firing, and discipline: three topics that affect every employer, no matter the size. Your employees are your greatest resource – however, they also represent a potential source of numerous liability concerns. More Details

Wages and Hours — An Employer's Guide

The Department of Labor estimates that nearly 70% of employers are in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). With fines and penalties, small errors in wage and hour administration can quickly snowball into embarrassing and expensive situations for your company. When to pay, who to pay, how much to pay – there are so many questions that employers have to answer. More Details

Workplace Safety and Health Compliance Manual

The Workplace Safety and Health Compliance Manual is the essential guide to understanding the OSH Act, OSHA standards, and employer obligations associated with safety and health in the workplace. More Details

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Description

The Maine Prime HR Library is your one-stop guide for answers to your questions and to assembling a comprehensive employee handbook. It features necessary forms, sample policies and commentary so you know what to do, how to do it, and why. When your employees know your rules and expectations, you limit miscommunication and keep things running smoothly.

This publication will help you answer questions such as:

Do I need to grant paid time off for jury duty?

Have I followed the proper steps to enable me to withhold a portion of your employees' wages?

Do I pay required overtime compensation to non-exempt employees, which can include salaried employees?

What paperwork must be filled out for family and medical leave?

What should I include in my bereavement leave policy?

Is my business covered by the Pregnancy Leave Act?

Do I need a lactation policy?

What should I include in my vacation and holiday leave policies?

Plus hundreds of other crucial topics!

Keeping up with employment regulations is complex work for any business. But good human resources guidance can help employers steer clear of added risk and costly lawsuits. For years, the Maine Prime HR Library has helped employers and HR personnel find answers quickly. This is a comprehensive guide to help employers -- from pre-hire through termination.

Written by top Maine attorneys, the Maine Prime HR Library features:

Two hard copy books and online access to the Maine HR Manual.

A comprehensive set of hundreds of policies and sample form templates to help you update and/or rewrite your HR manual and employee handbook.

Access to HR Update, a weekly e-newsletter that lets you know what's new in the HR world every week.

Free access to HRsimple webinars, where attorneys simplify complex employment law topics and help you deal with them.

Have more questions? Give our customer service team a call at 866-439-2227

Table of Contents

Maine Human Resources Manual

About the Firm

About the Author

Introduction Features of the HR Library

Chapter 1 Snapshot – An HR audit

Chapter 2 Compliance thresholds

Chapter 3 Recruiting and hiring

Chapter 4 Background checks

Chapter 5 Personnel files

Chapter 6 Employee policies and procedures manuals

Chapter 7 Wages and hours

Chapter 8 Independent contractors

Chapter 9 Interns and volunteers

Chapter 10 Technology and the Internet

Chapter 11 Social media

Chapter 12 Employment discrimination

Chapter 13 Disabilities and reasonable accommodation

Chapter 14 Leave

Chapter 15 Benefits

Chapter 16 Health care reform and the Affordable Care Act

Chapter 17 Workplace safety and health

Chapter 18 Workers' compensation

Chapter 19 Performance evaluations

Chapter 20 Employee discipline

Chapter 21 Termination of employment

Chapter 22 Healthcare continuation, portability, and privacy

Appendix A Recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Model Policies and Forms for Maine Employers

About the Firm

About the Authors

Features of the HR Library

Chapter 1 Snapshot

Chapter 2 Job descriptions and applications

Chapter 3 Applicant screening

Chapter 4 Time of hire

Chapter 5 Time off and leaves of absence

Chapter 6 Wages and hours

Chapter 7 Performance reviews

Chapter 8 Confidentiality and conflicts of interest

Chapter 9 Additional policies

Chapter 10 Telecommuting

Chapter 11 Employee discipline

Chapter 12 Termination of employment

Appendix A Recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Forms and Policies

formi9instructions_19.docx

new_i-9_19.docx

At-Will%20Employment%20Application.docx

sample_job_description_form.docx

educational_reference_5.docx

employment_interview_analysis_3.docx

employment_interview_form.docx

fcra_authorization_and_disclosure_0.docx

intervieing_form.docx

interview_evaluation_0.docx

reference%20inquiry.docx

Reference%20Release%20Form.docx

TOPICS%20FOR%20APPLICANT%20QUESTIONS.docx

20172019formi9_10.docx

Equal%20Employment%20Opportunity%20Policy.docx

formi9instructions_17.docx

Global%20Workplace%20Policy.docx

management_rights_policy.docx

Open%20Letter%20to%20All%20Employees.docx

sample_employment_at_will_policy.docx

sample_employment_status_policy_0.docx

sample_offer_letter.docx

APPLICATION%20FOR%20FAMILY%20AND%20MEDICAL%20LE...

maine_family_military_leave.docx

public_health_emergency_leave.docx

sample_acknowledgment_of_company_leave_policies...

sample_attendance_and_punctuality_policy.docx

sample_conditions_of_leave_of_absence_notice.docx

sample_fmla_policy_0.docx

sample_leave_for_victims_of_violence_policy.docx

sample_legislative_leave_policy.docx

sample_mfml_policy.docx

sample_neutral_leave_of_absence_policy.docx

sample_reasonable_accommodations_policy.docx

sample_religious_observances_accommodation_poli...

sample_volunteer_firefighter_absence_for_emerge...

Reasonable%20Break%20Time%20for%20Nursing%20Mot...

sample_hours_of_work_policy.docx

sample_overtime_policy_0.docx

Performance%20Plan%20Memo.docx

sample_performance_appraisal_policy.docx

sample_performance_evaluation_results-behavior....

sample_performance_evaluation_results.docx

Confidentiality%20Acknowledgment%20Form.docx

Conflicts%20of%20Interest%20Policy.docx

Computer%20Systems%20Policy.docx

Drugs%20and%20Alcohol.docx

Email%20Policy.docx

EMPLOYEE%20ACKNOWLEDGMENT.docx

Internet%20Acceptable%20Use%20Policy.docx

open_door_policy.docx

sample_cellular_phone_and_personal_electronic_d...

sample_independent_contractor_agreement.docx

sample_internship_agreement.docx

sample_natural_disaster_policy_0.docx

sample_relationships_in_the_workplace_policy_0....

sample_smoking_policy.docx

sample_software_code_of_ethics_policy.docx

sample_telephone_usage_policy_0.docx

Social%20Media%20and%20Blog%20Policy.docx

Social%20Media%20Passwords%20Policy.docx

sample_telecommuting_policy_0.docx

memorandum_of_counseling_.docx

sample_documentation_of_counseling_.docx

sample_last_chance_letter_conduct.docx

sample_last_chance_letter_performance.docx

Standards%20of%20Conduct%20Policy.docx

employer_response_to_request_for_termination_re...

employer_response_to_request_to_review_personne...

exit_interview_form.docx

sample_separation_checklist.docx

sample_termination_of_employment_policy.docx

sample_warn_notices.docx

sawritten_reasons_for_termination.docx

Separation%20Agreement%20and%20Release%20For%20...

Separation%20Agreement%20and%20Release%20For%20...

Customer Reviews

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Lynn Durost, HR/Accounting Manage at Rubb, Inc, Sanford, Maine
We take great pride in being able to offer quality products and services to our members. The Maine Human Resources Manual is an outstanding product, and it will go a long way in helping Maine businesses operate more efficiently and avoid costly mistakes.

Dana F. Connors, President at Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Augusta, Maine
I love HRSimple because it keeps me up-to-date with changes in federal and state regulations and does it with a little humor. Not an easy task when you’re talking about regulations. Thank you for making me laugh.

Linda Cannon, Human Resources Manager at PowerPay, , Maine
The weekly emails are fun and informative. Generally speaking, there’s a little nugget of information that I take away after reading the newsletter. The attached articles and videos are great when you need more in depth information on a certain topic. I look forward to seeing them every week! Keep up the great work!

Ingrid Wilbur Kachmar, Executive Director at Harbor House Community Service Center, , Maine

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

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This guide walks you through the many complicated procedures associated with keeping your business in compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As an employer, you are responsible for seeing to the needs of your employees, and this guide helps you navigate through the complex situations that arise when an employee requires medical leave or a reasonable accommodation for a disability. Have you ever asked a question like one of the following:

• Who is eligible for medical leave?
• What constitutes a disability?
• Which documentation can I request from an employee seeking medical leave?
• What if I can not afford to accommodate a disability?
• Which forms need to be completed for military family leave?

Failure to comply with the FMLA and ADA correctly can lead to costly penalties. That is why this publication includes tips and tricks, forms, and more to keep you out of trouble and in compliance with the law.

This publication also includes important information on other leave and disability issues. Check out these topics if you are unfamiliar with FMLA and ADA or want to brush up on what’s important:

• Do same-sex domestic partners qualify for family medical leave?
• Do I need to keep medical records separate from other employee files?
• Am I practicing reasonable accommodation?
• Am I properly displaying all FMLA posters?
• What pre-employment questions are considered discriminatory?

10. Employer notice and documentation requirements

11. Employee rights under the FMLA

12. Enforcement of the FMLA

13. FMLA and DOL updates

14. Introduction to the ADA

15. The ADA Amendments Act

16. Employers and ADA protection

17. “Disability” in detail

18. Reasonable accommodation under the ADA

19. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act

20. How the ADA impacts your business

21. Enforcement of the ADA

A. Leave and other state laws

Customer Reviews

I am a HUGE fan of HRsimple! It is so easy to navigate and find the answer to my questions in the matter of a couple of clicks. I wear multiple hats for my employer and being responsible for Human Resources, Safety and Accounting I prefer to spend my time answering questions, not looking for them.

Lynn Durost, HR/Accounting Manage at Rubb, Inc, Sanford, Maine
We take great pride in being able to offer quality products and services to our members. The Maine Human Resources Manual is an outstanding product, and it will go a long way in helping Maine businesses operate more efficiently and avoid costly mistakes.

Dana F. Connors, President at Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Augusta, Maine
I love HRSimple because it keeps me up-to-date with changes in federal and state regulations and does it with a little humor. Not an easy task when you’re talking about regulations. Thank you for making me laugh.

Linda Cannon, Human Resources Manager at PowerPay, , Maine
The weekly emails are fun and informative. Generally speaking, there’s a little nugget of information that I take away after reading the newsletter. The attached articles and videos are great when you need more in depth information on a certain topic. I look forward to seeing them every week! Keep up the great work!

Ingrid Wilbur Kachmar, Executive Director at Harbor House Community Service Center, , Maine

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

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The laws governing employee benefits are very detailed and very complex. Benefits take many forms, from simple holiday pay to complicated pension plans, this guide is intended to provide a well-rounded overview of the complex principal laws that apply when an employer provides benefits for its employees.

From basic definitions to information on particular types of benefits, this guide covers what you need to know to stay in compliance. Have you ever asked a question like this:

• Are my benefits plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act?
• What are the advantages of group health plans?
• How will the Health Care Reform Act affect my coverage?
• When should severance be paid?
• What health care coverage is available for recently terminated employees?

Providing your employees with benefits can open you up to discrimination claims under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Age Discrimination and Employment Act (ADEA). That’s why this publication includes in-depth explanations, tips for compliance, and a break down of benefit types to keep your business out of trouble.

Tables of Contents

Employee Benefits – An Employer's Guide

About the Firm

About the Author

Preface

Chapter 1: Employee benefits law

Chapter 2: Life insurance

Chapter 3: Health benefit plans

Chapter 4: Regulation of group health plans

Chapter 5: Healthcare reform

Chapter 6: Disability plans

Chapter 7: Severance plans

Chapter 8: Cafeteria plans

Chapter 9: Retirement plans

Chapter 10: Additional 401(k) qualification requirements

Chapter 11: Non-qualified deferred compensation plans

Chapter 12: Employee communication under ERISA

Chapter 13: Fiduciary duties under ERISA

Chapter 14: Other fringe benefits

Customer Reviews

I am a HUGE fan of HRsimple! It is so easy to navigate and find the answer to my questions in the matter of a couple of clicks. I wear multiple hats for my employer and being responsible for Human Resources, Safety and Accounting I prefer to spend my time answering questions, not looking for them.

Lynn Durost, HR/Accounting Manage at Rubb, Inc, Sanford, Maine
We take great pride in being able to offer quality products and services to our members. The Maine Human Resources Manual is an outstanding product, and it will go a long way in helping Maine businesses operate more efficiently and avoid costly mistakes.

Dana F. Connors, President at Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Augusta, Maine
I love HRSimple because it keeps me up-to-date with changes in federal and state regulations and does it with a little humor. Not an easy task when you’re talking about regulations. Thank you for making me laugh.

Linda Cannon, Human Resources Manager at PowerPay, , Maine
The weekly emails are fun and informative. Generally speaking, there’s a little nugget of information that I take away after reading the newsletter. The attached articles and videos are great when you need more in depth information on a certain topic. I look forward to seeing them every week! Keep up the great work!

Ingrid Wilbur Kachmar, Executive Director at Harbor House Community Service Center, , Maine

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

Product Details

Description

This guide walks you through the many complicated procedures associated with verifying the work authorization of your workers and maintaining a business that is in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). As an employer, you are responsible for verifying that every individual on your workforce is eligible to work in the United States – that means paperwork and lots of it!

Completing the Form I-9 is a crucial step in the employment process, but one that is riddled with pitfalls for employers. Have you ever asked a question like this:

• Where do I get the I-9 form?
• Who do I submit it to?
• Which documents can be used to complete the I-9? Passports? Driver’s licenses? Do they count?
• How can I be sure that I am filling the form out correctly?
• What if I have employees who have worked for me prior to November 6, 1986?

Failure to complete the Form I-9 correctly can lead to costly penalties. That is why this publication includes tips and tricks, forms, checklists, and more to keep you out of trouble and in compliance with the law.

This publication also includes important information on other employment verification issues. Check out these topics if you are unfamiliar with employment verification or want to brush up on what’s important:

• Have all of your employees hired after November 6, 1986, completed I-9 Forms, and do you have the I-9 Form for each current employee?
• Do you make photocopies of the identification documents provided by your employees?
• Do you know what to do if an immigration officer has a warrant for the arrest of an employee?
• Do you inform an employee of a Further Action Notice and give an opportunity to contest?

Chapter 12 Investigations

Chapter 13 IMAGE program

Chapter 14 Responding to visits and calls regarding immigration

Chapter 15 E-Verify

Chapter 17 Helpful steps to comply with E-Verify requirements

Chapter 18 Criminal enforcement and I-9 audits

Appendix A Sample memorandum

Customer Reviews

I am a HUGE fan of HRsimple! It is so easy to navigate and find the answer to my questions in the matter of a couple of clicks. I wear multiple hats for my employer and being responsible for Human Resources, Safety and Accounting I prefer to spend my time answering questions, not looking for them.

Lynn Durost, HR/Accounting Manage at Rubb, Inc, Sanford, Maine
We take great pride in being able to offer quality products and services to our members. The Maine Human Resources Manual is an outstanding product, and it will go a long way in helping Maine businesses operate more efficiently and avoid costly mistakes.

Dana F. Connors, President at Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Augusta, Maine
I love HRSimple because it keeps me up-to-date with changes in federal and state regulations and does it with a little humor. Not an easy task when you’re talking about regulations. Thank you for making me laugh.

Linda Cannon, Human Resources Manager at PowerPay, , Maine
The weekly emails are fun and informative. Generally speaking, there’s a little nugget of information that I take away after reading the newsletter. The attached articles and videos are great when you need more in depth information on a certain topic. I look forward to seeing them every week! Keep up the great work!

Ingrid Wilbur Kachmar, Executive Director at Harbor House Community Service Center, , Maine

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

Product Details

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Hiring, firing, and discipline: three topics that affect every employer, no matter the size. Your employees are your greatest resource – however, they also represent a potential source of numerous liability concerns. This manual focuses on all the issues faced by employers and managers, with seven state-by-state charts and 18 chapters, covering topics such as:

Chapter 8 Policy manuals and employee handbooks

Chapter 9 Employee personnel files

Chapter 10 Employment contracts

Chapter 11 Non-compete agreements and trade secrets

Chapter 12 Affirmative action

Chapter 13 Discipline

Chapter 14 Termination

Chapter 15 Layoffs

Chapter 16 Employment litigation

Chapter 17 Union organizing activity

Chapter 18 Social media

Appendix A Federal recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Customer Reviews

I am a HUGE fan of HRsimple! It is so easy to navigate and find the answer to my questions in the matter of a couple of clicks. I wear multiple hats for my employer and being responsible for Human Resources, Safety and Accounting I prefer to spend my time answering questions, not looking for them.

Lynn Durost, HR/Accounting Manage at Rubb, Inc, Sanford, Maine
We take great pride in being able to offer quality products and services to our members. The Maine Human Resources Manual is an outstanding product, and it will go a long way in helping Maine businesses operate more efficiently and avoid costly mistakes.

Dana F. Connors, President at Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Augusta, Maine
I love HRSimple because it keeps me up-to-date with changes in federal and state regulations and does it with a little humor. Not an easy task when you’re talking about regulations. Thank you for making me laugh.

Linda Cannon, Human Resources Manager at PowerPay, , Maine
The weekly emails are fun and informative. Generally speaking, there’s a little nugget of information that I take away after reading the newsletter. The attached articles and videos are great when you need more in depth information on a certain topic. I look forward to seeing them every week! Keep up the great work!

Ingrid Wilbur Kachmar, Executive Director at Harbor House Community Service Center, , Maine

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

Product Details

Description

The Department of Labor estimates that nearly 70% of employers are in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). With fines and penalties, small errors in wage and hour administration can quickly snowball into embarrassing and expensive situations for your company. When to pay, who to pay, how much to pay – there are so many questions that employers have to answer.

This manual focuses on all of these wage-related issues, providing 20 chapters and 2 appendices, covering topics such as:

In addition to in-depth material concerning the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this guide is complete with state-by-state charts breaking down specific, local regulations. Check out tables detailing:

• State minimum wage amounts
• State payment of wages (including payment of final wages)
• State direct deposit regulations

Tables of Contents

Wages and Hours – An Employer’s Guide

About the Firm

About the Authors

Chapter 1: Snapshot

Chapter 2: Overview

Chapter 3: Covered employers

Chapter 4: Workers not covered by the FLSA

Chapter 5: Leased or temporary employees

Chapter 6: White-collar exemptions

Chapter 7: Additional exemptions

Chapter 8: Non-exempt employees – minimum wage requirements

Chapter 9: Non-exempt employees – overtime compensation

Chapter 10: Non-exempt employees – what counts as “wages”?

Chapter 11 Non-exempt employees – determining work time

Chapter 12: Deductions from pay

Chapter 13: FLSA recordkeeping requirements

Chapter 14: Enforcement

Chapter 15: Remote workers and telecommuting

Chapter 16: Posting requirements

Chapter 17: Employment of minors

Chapter 18: Equal pay

Chapter 19: Payment of wages

Chapter 20: Where to go for more information

Appendix A: State agencies

Appendix B: Wage and Hour District Offices

Customer Reviews

I am a HUGE fan of HRsimple! It is so easy to navigate and find the answer to my questions in the matter of a couple of clicks. I wear multiple hats for my employer and being responsible for Human Resources, Safety and Accounting I prefer to spend my time answering questions, not looking for them.

Lynn Durost, HR/Accounting Manage at Rubb, Inc, Sanford, Maine
We take great pride in being able to offer quality products and services to our members. The Maine Human Resources Manual is an outstanding product, and it will go a long way in helping Maine businesses operate more efficiently and avoid costly mistakes.

Dana F. Connors, President at Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Augusta, Maine
I love HRSimple because it keeps me up-to-date with changes in federal and state regulations and does it with a little humor. Not an easy task when you’re talking about regulations. Thank you for making me laugh.

Linda Cannon, Human Resources Manager at PowerPay, , Maine
The weekly emails are fun and informative. Generally speaking, there’s a little nugget of information that I take away after reading the newsletter. The attached articles and videos are great when you need more in depth information on a certain topic. I look forward to seeing them every week! Keep up the great work!

Ingrid Wilbur Kachmar, Executive Director at Harbor House Community Service Center, , Maine

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

Product Details

Description

The Workplace Safety and Health Compliance Manual is the essential guide to understanding the OSH Act, OSHA standards, and employer obligations associated with safety and health in the workplace. This book covers topics such as:

W. OSHA’s frequently cited “low-hanging fruit” standards

X. OSHA Injury & Illness Recordability Worksheet

Y. Getting off OSHA’s Severe Violator’s Enforcement Program

Z. Union Representatives and Walk-around Inspections

AA. Safety-Incentive Programs

BB. Publishing worker injury data

CC. Handling violence in the workplace

DD. OSHA increases focus on safety for temporary employees

EE. Occupational injury and illness reporting policy

Customer Reviews

I am a HUGE fan of HRsimple! It is so easy to navigate and find the answer to my questions in the matter of a couple of clicks. I wear multiple hats for my employer and being responsible for Human Resources, Safety and Accounting I prefer to spend my time answering questions, not looking for them.

Lynn Durost, HR/Accounting Manage at Rubb, Inc, Sanford, Maine
We take great pride in being able to offer quality products and services to our members. The Maine Human Resources Manual is an outstanding product, and it will go a long way in helping Maine businesses operate more efficiently and avoid costly mistakes.

Dana F. Connors, President at Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Augusta, Maine
I love HRSimple because it keeps me up-to-date with changes in federal and state regulations and does it with a little humor. Not an easy task when you’re talking about regulations. Thank you for making me laugh.

Linda Cannon, Human Resources Manager at PowerPay, , Maine
The weekly emails are fun and informative. Generally speaking, there’s a little nugget of information that I take away after reading the newsletter. The attached articles and videos are great when you need more in depth information on a certain topic. I look forward to seeing them every week! Keep up the great work!

Ingrid Wilbur Kachmar, Executive Director at Harbor House Community Service Center, , Maine

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

Employment verification In depth coverage of how to verify employment eligibility, including I-9s, visas, no match letters, investigation by the government into you company, e-verify, etc.

Employee benefitsHelp with understanding the laws and communicating with employees and providers about the benefits you choose to provide, including health, disability, severance, retirement, etc.

FMLA/ADA How to administer two complex federal laws, including a discussion of state laws, leaves of absence, accommodations, coverage, documentation, employee rights, enforcement,, etc.

OSHA Federal and state workplace safety and health, including inspections, penalties, (criminal and civil), model written hazard communication program, violence in the workplace, etc.

Federal 6-in-one posterAlmost all employers are required to post 6 federal posters – we put them on one perfectly sized poster

Maine Chamber of Commerce

As The Voice of Maine Business, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the Maine Human Resources Library. We hope it will help you operate your business more efficiently and avoid the hidden pitfalls that lurk among the maze known as HR.

Targeted, timely, and comprehensive, this manual is considered the cornerstone guide of the compliance library. It covers more than 30 primary topics directly related to the employment process, from job descriptions through termination and beyond. Each includes practical advice on what should be done, solid advice on how to do it, and a complete explanation of why it is important.

This 2013 Maine Human Resources Library was not written as a response to employee-related problems, but to help you avoid them. The guidelines and checklists will make that easier, and the examples and step-by-step instructions will give you the confidence to know that you are on solid ground.

This manual is part of a series of publications prepared exclusively for Maine employers and made available by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce in a continuing effort to provide reliable and practical information for our members and the Maine business community.

If you would like to know more about the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, we would welcome your call at 207-623-4568 or a visit to our web site at www.mainechamber.org.